AFO Community Power in Action: Coastal Conservation and Octopus Fisheries in Tanzania (WIOMSA 2025) скачать в хорошем качестве

AFO Community Power in Action: Coastal Conservation and Octopus Fisheries in Tanzania (WIOMSA 2025)

Presented by Esther Mhamila, Conservation Programmes Manager-AFO this talk brings you inside the powerful, community-led conservation efforts unfolding along the southern coast of Tanzania. From Beach Management Units (BMUs) to women-led restoration teams in Kilwa, the story is simple: when coastal communities lead, the ocean thrives. Esther breaks down how Ocean Community Power works with fishers, women’s groups, youth, and local authorities to restore marine habitats, strengthen fisheries, and connect conservation to real economic benefits. What the video covers: • How BMUs and the SOMAKI Collaborative Fisheries Management Area manage local marine resources • Why community awareness, participation, and capacity building are at the center of this model • The rise of eco-tourism opportunities in places like Kilwa • The economic power of octopus closures — and how a 3-month resting period boosts both stocks and incomes • How more than 300 reef restoration structures were built by local women • The role of youth-led conservation groups in monitoring and protecting reefs • How Ocean Grant support accelerated community projects at a critical moment Key achievements highlighted: ✓ Direct engagement of three community beneficiary groups ✓ Four active conservation groups operating along the coast ✓ Socioeconomic surveys guiding reef restoration and fisheries decisions ✓ Women artisans leading the construction of restoration structures ✓ Strong partnerships with government, private sector, and conservation networks This video shows why community-based conservation works — and how coastal people, when supported with skills, resources, and ownership, become the most powerful stewards of the ocean. Presented by: Esther Mhamila Conservation Programmes Manager